Caption

Das Lied von der Glocke, nach Friedrich Schiller; Schleich, Adrian (1812–1894), graphic artist; Nilson, Christoph Friedrich (1811–1879), draughtsman; Wick, Wendelin (fl. 1842–1853), publisher; illustrations for literature; Germany; bells (musical instruments); songs; Schiller, Friedrich (1759–1805); romanticism; Knecht, Justinus Heinrich (1752–1817); mottos ('I call the living, I cry the dead, I break the bell with lightning'); 1848, Munich; print; height 73.0 cm, width 56.8 cm

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A33_364

License type

Rights managed

Available size

79.6Mb (13.7Mb) / 15.5in x 20.0in / 4635 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Das Lied von der Glocke nach Friedrich Schiller Schleich Adrian 1812–1894 graphic artist Nilson Christoph Friedrich 1811–1879 draughtsman Wick Wendelin fl 1842–1853 publisher illustrations literature Germany bells musical instruments songs Schiller Friedrich 1759–1805 romanticism Knecht Justinus Heinrich 1752–1817 mottos I call living I cry dead I break bell lightning 1848 Munich print height 73.0 cm width 56.8 cm large detailed black- -white illustration framed dark border wide white margins multi-panel architectural composition ornate gothic-style arches carved decorative elements panels contain group historical scenes featuring people period clothing engaged various activities conversing gesturing kneeling holding objects scenes set indoors columns doorways outdoors trees distant buildings central arch contains standing figure surrounded lower central area lone standing figure beside rounded object artwork rendered shades gray black white fine line shading crosshatching across composition.